The Retreat by Heaven
Rwanda
The Retreat by Heaven now operates as Hemingways Retreat Kigali, continuing its role as a small city escape in Kiyovu. The property combines a residential neighbourhood setting with accommodation and gardens close to central Kigali. The range includes private pool villas, giving guests a more secluded option within the wider retreat. Shared facilities include a saltwater pool, spa, open-air gym and an outdoor yoga area, allowing time in the capital to include a slower wellness-focused day. Fusion Restaurant sits beside the pool and in an open-air pavilion. Its kitchen combines Rwandan ingredients with Mediterranean, Middle Eastern and Asian influences, drawing herbs and lettuce from the on-site organic garden. The retreat also connects guests with experiences around Kigali, from neighbourhood walks to cooking activities. It is particularly suited to the beginning or end of a wider Rwandan journey, when a few days of food, gentle exploration and time outdoors can be as useful as another tightly scheduled excursion.